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Investigation of Attitudes and Behaviors towards Covid 19 with Theory of Planned Behavior

COVID-19’a Yönelik Tutum ve Davranışların Planlı Davranış Teorisiyle Araştırılması

Veysel YILMAZ
Erkan ARI
İnci ARIKAN
Pages
146–156
Publication Date
2021-07-23
DOI
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Results: As a result of the research, it was found out that as the anxiety about COVID-19 soared the intention to go out was decreased, while the behavior of taking precautions increased.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: In the COVID-19 pandemic, it is necessary and crucial for local authorities to be aware of the prospective behavior and perception of individuals so that health authorities can effectively respond and be prepared for the pandemic.
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Key Findings & Data:This study has focused on researching people's attitudes and behaviors towards COVID-19 within the context of theory of planned behavior (TPB).
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Conclusion & Impact:Results: As a result of the research, it was found out that as the anxiety about COVID-19 soared the intention to go out was decreased, while the behavior of taking precautions increased.
🔬Design:Modeling & Simulation
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Covid 19 · Planlı Davranış Teorisi (PDT) · Kaygı

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Objective: In the COVID-19 pandemic, it is necessary and crucial for local authorities to be aware of the prospective behavior and perception of individuals so that health authorities can effectively respond and be prepared for the pandemic. This study has focused on researching people's attitudes and behaviors towards COVID-19 within the context of theory of planned behavior (TPB). Methods: In the study, initially, a research model was designed within the scope of TPB, and then in order to analyze the relationships in the model, a data collection tool was developed. Ultimately, the fit of the proposed modeling and the test of hypotheses were conducted through using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Results: As a result of the research, it was found out that as the anxiety about COVID-19 soared the intention to go out was decreased, while the behavior of taking precautions increased. Also, it was indicated that as the intention of going out was decreased by one point, the behavior of taking measures against the transmission of COVID-19 increased by 0.28 points. Conclusions: In the study, it could be stated that the model proposed within the scope of TPB fits well with the perceived attitudes and behaviors towards COVID-19. It was determined that as the anxiety towards COVID-19 increased, the intention of going out was decreased and the behavior of taking measures increased.

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Amaç: COVID-19 pandemisinde, sağlık otoritelerinin etkili bir şekilde yanıt verebilmesi ve pandemiye hazırlıklı olabilmesi için yerel yetkililerin bireylerin olası davranış ve algılarının farkında olması gerekli ve çok önemlidir. Bu çalışma, Planlı Davranış Teorisi (PDT) bağlamında insanların COVID-19'a yönelik tutum ve davranışlarını araştırmaya odaklanmıştır.

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YILMAZ, V., ARI, E., ARIKAN, İ. (2021). Investigation of Attitudes and Behaviors towards Covid 19 with Theory of Planned Behavior. Turkish Journal of Public Health, Cilt: 19 Sayı: 2, 146–156. https://ajindex.com/articles/944242

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